Publications by authors named "W N Chie"
The european organisation for research and treatment of cancer head and neck cancer module (EORTC QLQ-HN43): Estimates for minimal important difference and minimal important change.
Eur J Cancer
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on establishing minimal important change (MIC) estimates for quality of life (QoL) in head and neck cancer patients using the EORTC QLQ-HN43 questionnaire.
- A total of 503 patients from 15 countries completed the questionnaire at three different time points during treatment, and results indicated varying MICs for different QoL domains such as swallowing, speech, and dry mouth.
- Findings revealed that MIC values for deterioration were generally higher than those for improvement, implying that a universal MIC or minimal detectable change (MDC) cannot be uniformly applied across all scales of the EORTC QLQ-HN43.
Periodic mammography and/or sonography examinations are conducted across numerous hospitals nationalwidely, especially for antedees with a positive mammography screening. Despite the regular practice, clinical efficacy of hospital-based breast cancer surveillance remains unclear. Specifically, the impact of surveillance interval upon survival and prognostic surrogates stratified by menopausal status, as well as malignant transition rate should be deciphered.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe optimal dose of oral tranexamic acid in melasma: A network meta-analysis.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
April 2023
Background: Melasma is a chronic skin condition that adversely impacts quality of life. Although many therapeutic modalities are available there is no single best treatment for melasma. Oral tranexamic acid has been used for the treatment of this condition but its optimal dose is yet to be established.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate the subjective and objective resuscitation performance of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) using mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation (MCPR) devices.
Design And Setting: This was a cross-sectional simulation-based study where participants installed the MCPR device on a training manikin.
Participants: We assessed EMT-Intermediates (EMT-Is) and EMT-Paramedics (EMT-Ps) of the Emergency Medical Services (Ambulance) Division of the Taipei City Fire Department.
Objectives: To evaluate the effect at a one-year follow-up after an 18-month randomized controlled trial (RCT) of 90 gm/day low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) in type 2 diabetes.
Research Design And Methods: Eighty-five poorly controlled type 2 diabetic patients with an initial HbA1c ≥ 7.5% who have completed an 18-month randomized controlled trial (RCT) on 90 g/day low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) were recruited and followed for one year.